[338], Billboard estimated Mars's earnings at $18,839,681, making him the twelfth highest paid musician of 2013. [301] He is the first male artist to place two titles as a lead act in the U.S. top 10 simultaneously. [45] Doo-Wops & Hooligans received further promotion when the singer embarked on his first headlined concert tour, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, which ran from November 2010 to January 2012. [263] In 2023, The Times ranked Mars as the thirteenth best vocalist of the 21st century among 20. When he was a child he had a small version of a drum set, guitar, piano, and some percussion and learned to play the instruments. "[183] The singer took its inspiration by playing videotapes of Elvis, James Brown and Michael Jackson when he was younger. Mars's co-publishing contract with BMG was also a part of the deal. [233] When they started to work on the design process, Mars adopted "an alter ego to help him think as a designer. [101] It peaked at number four in the U.S. and reached the top in France and New Zealand. I started DJing. [339] Forbes magazine began reporting his earnings in 2014, calculating that the $60million earned between June 2013 to June 2014, for his music and tour, made him thirteenth on the list of the Celebrity 100 list. [66] In September 2012, when interviewed by Billboard magazine, Mars stated that his next album would be more musically varied, adding: "I want to have the freedom and luxury to walk into a studio and say, 'Today I want to do a hip-hop, R&B, soul or rock record'". [55][56] Nevertheless, in February 2011, a joint co-headlining tour between Mars and Janelle Mone was announced, dubbed Hooligans in Wondaland Tour (2011). [144], Other artists Mars has said inspired his work include Janet Jackson,[145] Jimi Hendrix,[140][144] Amy Winehouse,[146] Sly Stone, Carlos Santana, George Clinton, and Usher. Whatever wisdom he assimilated back then, his talent still took time to congeal. [116] It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. ", "30 Under 30: Bruno Mars And Music's Brightest Young Stars", "How Historic Was Bruno Mars' Big Night at the Grammys? [235], In 2014, it was announced that Mars had partnered with the Hawai'i Community Foundation and the Grammy Foundation to establish a Grammy Camp Scholarship Fund for qualified needs-based applicants from Hawaii. [4] In 1990, Mars was featured in the Hawaiian tabloid shopper MidWeek as "Little Elvis" and performed in the halftime show of the 1990 Aloha Bowl. [22][20] However, the singer's experience with Motown proved to be beneficial to his career. [302] In total, he has eight number-one singles in the U.S.[34] In 2018, he matched Beyonce and Mariah Carey as the only artists with three top-five singles in the U.S. from their first three studio albums. This playacting had a major impact on his musical evolution; he later reflected: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, I'm a big fan of 1950s Elvis when he would go on stage and scare people because he was a force and girls would go nuts! [67] The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, eventually peaking at number one on the chart. While talking to a police officer, Mars reportedly declared that what he did was "foolish" and that "he has never used drugs before. Bruno Mars' family is from Hawaii, even though Bruno is out in LA and such, his family is still there. (John Katsilometes/Las . [153][158] Lyrically, the album is different from the former, addressing traditional notions of romance, male chauvinism, and sexuality. [211] In 2021, Mars and Dechard directed the video for "Leave the Door Open", for which they won Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards 2021. [212], Mars not only wears outfits inspired by previous decades, but he also matches that aesthetic to his music. [298][299], "Just The Way You Are" holds the record as the longest-reigning debut on adult contemporary, spending twenty weeks atop the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S.[300] "When I Was Your Man" became the second number one song in the U.S. to feature only piano and vocals. It's really common for great musicians to join together to form supergroups. In 2006, Lawrence introduced Mars to his future A&R manager at Atlantic Records, Aaron Bay-Schuck. [184] Boston Herald's Jim Sullivan compared the showmanship of Mars to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. terms. "[16][2] When he attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu he sang in a group called The School Boys, who did several shows including opening for his father's new band, performing songs by the Isley Brothers and the Temptations. [295] At the 2022 Grammys, Mars became the second artist to win Record of the Year three times. "[182] In the same vein, Jim Farber of the Daily News stated of the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVIII that Mars "brings old-school showmanship to dynamic performance. [238][239] The singer performed at the Make It Right gala, whose campaign goal is to "help build homes for people in need. [4], After his sister in Los Angeles, California, played his demo for Mike Lynn (the head of A&R at Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label), Lynn summoned Mars to Los Angeles. [54] The song reached number three in the U.S. and at number two in New Zealand. "[322], In 2013, Mars told Rolling Stone that record executives "had trouble categorizing him", and were consequently unsure which radio stations would play his songs, or to which ethnic group (black or white) he would appeal. He was influenced by artists such as Keith Sweat, Jodeci, and R. Mars has sold over 130million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. [152][157] His subsequent release, Unorthodox Jukebox, as with his debut album, is infused with different influences including disco, funk, rock, reggae and soul, as well as balladry. Their father, Peter Hernandez Sr., was a percussionist for Hawaii-based bands Love & Money and Cecilio & Kapono and raised them in his doo-wops . [181] Kevin Johnson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Mars a "consummate performer. [195], Mars's concerts feature The Hooligans, a band that includes a guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, and a horn section. 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However, Mars never wavered. "[140] Mars also admires classical music. Their sisters, Tiara, Tahiti, and Presley, as well as their cousin Jamie, make up the all-girl music group The Lylas. [150][152][154] It is influenced by most of the genres mentioned above. [135][136], In February 2023, Mars began working on his fourth solo studio album. [113][114] In September 2018, Mars and American rappers Gucci Mane and Kodak Black released "Wake Up in the Sky" for Mane's thirteenth studio album, Evil Genius (2018). Yes, Bruno Sammartino, the wrestler of note, is still alive.. "[234] On July 29, 2022, it was reported that Mars is set to open a lounge bar on the Las Vegas Strip, replacing the Lily Bar & Lounge at the Bellagio. Bruno Mars, who gained popularity in 2010 for tracks like "Nothin' on You," "Billionaire," and Just the Way You Are." Bruno's last album to come out was 24k Magic in 2016, which won Album, Record, and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Proctor claims he has exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the song. [254][255] Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker described him as "arguably one of the most instinctive and enthralling showmen of his generation". [232], On March 5, 2021, Mars, under his designer alter ego, Ricky Regal, released a luxury 1970s-inspired sportswear with Lacoste, entitled Lacoste x Ricky Regal. The company seeks damage, a jury trial and prevent Ronson from profiting with "Uptown Funk". [90][91] It became one of the most watched halftime shows in Super Bowl history. [191][192][193] The tour won two Pollstar awards, two Billboard Music Awards and one TEC Award. [127][47][36] The songs "Leave the Door Open", "Skate, "Smokin out the Window", a cover version of Con Funk Shun's "Love's Train" and "After Last Night" featuring Thundercat and Bootsy Collins were released as singles. [189][198][199] The shows are influenced by the disco era with a soul revue-inspired set. [304] Mars, Sheeran and Jewel are the only artists with two songs to spend at least half a year in the U.S. top 10. [194] Mars's concert residency, Bruno Mars at Park MGM, won Top R&B Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. She described his voice as a "clear, unapologetic tenor" being a "blessing" nowadays. [63] During this time, Mars also won his first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, International Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards and the Echo Award for Best International Male. [307][308][309], According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" are two of the most successful digital singles of all time, with sales of 12.5million and 10.2million, respectively. A press release was published reporting his investment in the NJOY Electronic Cigarette Company, "in order to quit smoking for his mother", as the singer "believes in the product and the company's mission. [82] In the same year, the album was recognized with a Juno Award for International Album of the Year. [140] Each of these musical genres has influenced the singer's musical style; he observed: "It's not easy to [create] songs with that mixture of rock and soul and hip-hop, and there's only a handful of them. The viewership for the halftime show was higher than that for the game. [79] It was the most watched halftime show in the history of the Super Bowl at that time, drawing a rating of 115.3million viewers. [20][329] Nevertheless, in a cover story for GQ magazine in 2013, Mars said: "I was young, man! He moved out of his parents' house along with his brother and father. "[185] The Boston Globe's Sarah Rodman said that Mars shows an "indefatigable ecstatic approach to performing" and "classic showmanship. The same music video also won Video of the Year at the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards. It's not urban music or pop music. "[37] On May 11, 2010, Mars released his debut extended play (EP), It's Better If You Don't Understand. He made his 70 million dollar fortune with Doo-Wops & Hooligans. [144] In 2016, Damien Scott writing for BET called Mars "the prince of pop music". In 2013, Mars was named Artist of the Year by Billboard, while in 2016 he became the recipient of NRJ Artist of Honor "in special recognition for his contribution to music". The 'Lazy Song' singer has bought his first ever dog and has shared a picture of the puppy. It amassed two Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs, "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man". This ensures that anyone who comes to the box office to buy tickets for a show should almost certainly be guaranteed a ticket and discourages ticket scalping. "[228], In 2014, the small rum brand SelvaRey Rum began catering events and parties by Mars. [105], In late 2016, the singer started his second concert residency titled Bruno Mars at Park MGM. If you know my story, you know I love all different genres of music. [100], In October 2016, "24K Magic" was released as the lead single of 24K Magic. [155][156] However, darker subjects are addressed in his songs, detailing failed relationships, pain and loneliness. [85] On November 10, 2014, British musician Mark Ronson released "Uptown Funk", featuring Mars. 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The album also yielded the top-five singles "24K Magic", "That's What I Like" (his seventh Billboard Hot 100 number-one single), and a remix of "Finesse" featuring Cardi B. [187] During the Moonshine Jungle Tour, Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described the singer's performance as "entertaining keeping smiles plastered on the faces of his onlookers, and he does a better job at it than almost anyone working in music right now". [41], On July 20, 2010, Mars released "Just the Way You Are" as the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), an album produced mainly by the Smeezingtons. [120][121] While on quarantine, the singer wrote music every day for his upcoming album. 2 as Taylor Swift's 'Red' Still Rules", "Official Albums Chart Analysis: Mars at No.1 with 136k first week sales", "Bruno Mars to release third studio album later this year", "Bruno Mars Lands Fifth Hot 100 No. The album is rooted in R&B, soul, funk, hip hop and pop music. [242] The singer participated in the "Somos Una Voz" relief initiative to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Mexico's earthquake. [122] In the same year, Mars sold part of his song catalog to Warner Chappell Music, keeping a small share. [98][99] In 2017, Guinness World Records recognized Mars as the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles". The writer is dating Jessica Caban, his starsign is Libra and he is now 37 years of age. [36][47] Doo-Wops & Hooligans has since sold 15.5 million copies worldwide. In 2015, similarities with "Oops Up Side Your Head" (1979) by The Gap Band led them, along with keyboardist Rudolph Taylor, and producer Lonnie Simmons to be added as co-writers of "Uptown Funk" and receive publishing royalties. "[180] Mars states that growing up in Hawaii influenced his style, giving the songs a reggae sound. According to Global Music Rights, Bruno Mars has won 11 Grammys and has sold more than 180 million records worldwide. and what happened to the Smeezingtons? [4] At the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father because of his resemblance to professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. Bruno is not single, he is dating a model Jessica Caban since 2011 and some of their friends hope, that they will be engaged soon. [34] In February 2019, Cardi B and Mars released a single together, "Please Me". [34][35][36], Other singles include "Talking to the Moon", which was exclusively released in Brazil and topped Billboard Brasil's Hot Pop Songs and Hot 100 Airplay. [258] In 2013, NPR Music writer Ann Powers defined Mars as "the most valuable pop historian" at the time. Billboard has expressed that no male artist in contemporary pop music during the 2010s has enjoyed a longer success streak than Mars. 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He started off his career as an Elvis impersonator and is now well on his way to becoming one of the biggest chart-toppers of all time. [28], In 2008, on the verge of giving up, they received a call from Brandon Creed, who was looking for songs for a reunited Menudo. Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bruno Mars Girlfriend, Siblings, Parents (Family Members) [161] Mars's third album, 24K Magic, was significantly influenced by R&B, funk, pop and new jack swing. Not only did the Grammy Award-winning singer drop his first single as Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, but he unveiled a line of clothing. That music brings people together. [178] Mars usually plays the instrumentation or part of it, on his albums and on the songs he composes for other artists. [331] In the same year, Serbian artist Viktorija argued that "Uptown Funk" infringed on one of her tracks. [188] Rolling Stone magazine placed Mars at number 35 on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now in 2013; "Anyone from the age of 5 to 95 can walk out of a Bruno Mars concert feeling like the show was designed just for them. [169] On 24K Magic, Consequence of Sound's Karen Gwen afirmed that Mars showed his "pips" and pushed his vocals to the limit. [140] In high school, he listened to classic rock groups such as Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles, whose influences can be heard in his work,[140] as well as singers with high voices, like Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury. Yesterday CBS Television Network aired Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo. He has received 15 Grammy Awards (including three Record of the Year wins), four Brit Awards, eleven American Music Awards, 13 Soul Train Awards and holds three Guinness World Records, among other accolades. Consequently, there was no longer a steady source of income. This included Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Best Pop Solo Performance, Record and Song of the Year for "Grenade", while Producer of the Year, Non-Classical as the Smeezingtons was lost to English producer Paul Epworth. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. [4][10] His uncle was an Elvis Presley impersonator, and also encouraged three-year-old Mars to perform songs on stage by Presley and Michael Jackson. He would often accompany his father, Peter Hernandez Sr., to gigs. . "[20], On January 28, 2014, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor filed a lawsuit, claiming he holds the copyright for the McCoy and Mars track "Billionaire". 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